Best time to visit Queenstown

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When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

The best time to visit Queenstown is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Queenstown20
    Jan
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Queenstown20
    Feb
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Queenstown17
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Queenstown13
    Apr
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Queenstown9
    May
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Queenstown6
    Jun
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Queenstown6
    Jul
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Queenstown8
    Aug
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Queenstown11
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Queenstown13
    Oct
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Queenstown16
    Nov
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Queenstown18
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Queenstown?

The hottest time of year in Queenstown is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Queenstown?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Queenstown with 114mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Queenstown?

The sunniest time of year in Queenstown is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Queenstown) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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